Tire Test

Winter tires have a tread with more biting edges for better grip on snow and ice than all season tires, and many have a softer rubber compound that remains flexible in extremely cold temperatures. Size tested: 215/60R16.
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In the new test conducted by Finland’s Mottori, three out of eight tires are newcomers of the season. Recently, Goodyear presented its new UltraGrip Arctic 2 model, and, according to experts, the first-generation tire (UltraGrip Ice Arctic), released nine years ago, has been waiting to be replaced because it could no longer score high positions in tire tests. Right about that time, Nokian presented Hakkapeliitta 10, even though the Nine still remains the leader of independent tests. We also add that the Finns have already tested the version of this new model designed for the domestic market; there is also a dedicated version for Russia, called Hakkapeliitta 10p, equipped with extra-long spikes. The third newcomer was Nordman 8, again, from Nokian. Compared to Nordman 7, the number of studs was raised from 130 to 190 (in size 205/55 R16, which was the size picked for the tests), which must potentially boost ice grip. With the Hakkapeliitta model, the number of studs also grew — from 190 to 220 — and now, by this parameter, Nokian has almost caught up with the Michelin X–Ice North 4 (featuring 250 studs per tire), which was also included in the test. The test also involved the Continental IceContact 3, which earlier showed very good results in the Finnish tests, as well as three tires from subsidiary brands of major market players — BFGoodrich G-Force Stud from Michelin, Gislaved Nord*Frost 200 from Continental, and Sava Eskimo Stud from Goodyear. The Gislaved and Sava tires feature 130 studs each, and the BFGoodrich model, released more than 10 years ago, has only 114 of them.
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New tire models from the Michelin and Pirelli debuted in yet another independent test. In the first test of the season, the Auto Bild experts conducted snow, wet, and dry tests of all-season tires, a category that is enjoying a growing popularity on the European market.
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For the winter season 2021, Continental is launching the new Continental WinterContact TS 870 model designed for cars of midsize class and coming to replace the tried-and-tested WinterContact TS 860, which has received numerous awards from the automotive trade press. The previous-generation tire has already set the bar pretty high, and the company says that the new model is not only superior to the previous one in all safety-relevant disciplines, but also impresses from an ecological perspective — including through a further reduction in rolling resistance and significantly higher mileage. To back up their claims, Continental turned to the reputable German organization TÜV SÜD, which tested the new 225/45 R17 tire against competitors from Bridgestone, Goodyear, Michelin, Nokian and Pirelli. The snow tests were conducted in Sweden — at the Continental test facility in Arvidsjaur and the Arctic Falls complex, while the wet and dry tests were conducted at Contidrom and ATP test facilities in Papenburg, Germany. In addition, the experts measured the tires’ rolling resistance and their noise emission inside and outside the car. The test cars were VW Golf VII and Skoda Octavia.
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The objective of the study was to test the performance of Goodyear Arctic 2 against competitors and the customer’s old model Goodyear Ice Arctic. All tyres except Goodyear UltraGrip Arctic 2 were located and purchased by Test World. The Goodyear UltraGrip Arctic 2 was not available in the market and thus received from the customer. All tests were done using the following test vehicle BMW 530d.
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The new Swedish test involved four debutants at once, one of which failed completely, while another set a new standard for ice traction. The ice and snow tests were conducted at night in mid-March on tracks near Älvsbyn, Sweden, where the test car was a VW Golf VII. On dry and wet pavement in Tampere (Finland), the test cars were two Seat Leon ST’s. The tires were tested in a popular size of 205/55 R16.
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After completing a series of comparison winter tire tests of the 2020 season, the Motor magazine experts focused on all-season tires. Which manufacturer was able to design the best-balanced tire for various weather conditions? In order to answer this question, the experts from the Polish motoring weekly purchased from independent tire dealers about a hundred all-season tires of different brands in size 205/55R16, which can be fitted on such popular passenger cars as Audi A3, Ford Focus, Opel Astra, Renault Megane, Skoda Octavia, and Volkswagen Golf, and tested their performance on snow, as well as on wet and dry pavements.
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The best tires for the dynamic middle class. Rear-wheel drive mid-range models such as the BMW 3 Series place high demands on tire safety and driving stability due to their balanced axle load distribution, especially in winter. This test shows which winter tire keeps the three best on wintry roads.
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Snow, ice, moisture or dry and frosty weather: who can cope with the different conditions in the cold season best? 15 current tires for cars of the lower middle class in the ADAC test - and two models fail.
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Each year, more and more new tire models are launched on the market, and buying a set of such new tires is often fraught with a number of risks. According to the results of the winter tire test 2020 conducted in size 245/45 R18 by the German industry publication Auto Bild, many tires have serious issues in terms of dependability and driving safety. Therefore, if you do not want to buy the wrong set of tires, instead of proceeding solely from the budget considerations or the reputation of the brand, make a thorough research on the tires’ performance in those conditions, in which you are most likely to drive. For yet another annual large-scale tire test, where more than 50 sets of tires are aligned at the start, the Auto Bild experts anonymously bought these tire sets online or in retail tire dealerships.Thanks to the price variance among the test participants, those who are looking to save money can clearly see that safety usually does not come cheap. Thanks to the price variance among the test participants, those who are looking to save money can clearly see that safety usually does not come cheap. First things first, though!
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Do you want to know what all season tyre is best for year round driving whatever the weather? In this test Tyre Reviews experts take nine of the very best 205/55 R16 all season tyres on the market, plus a well regarded summer and winter tyre as references, to see exactly what tyre performs best in the dry, wet, snow, comfort, noise and rolling resistance tests!
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For the ultimate in driving safety, you need tyres to suit the season. Auto Express test reveals the best for the British winter. For the ultimate safety in extreme conditions, you need to change tyres for the seasons, and now is the time to consider fitting a winter option. While all-season tyres are gaining in popularity, a dedicated winter design is the no-compromise choice. Auto Express tested the world’s biggest-selling size – 205/55R16 – and asked tyre makers to nominate a pattern, which we bought in the wholesale market. Nokian and Hankook supplied tyres that we compared to samples we later bought to check they were the same. Continental sent its latest TS 870, but won’t repeat its win from our last test of this size, because the new tyre’s launch has been postponed to next year due to the pandemic.
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